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Successful Industry Cooperation in Education and Research

Successful Industry Cooperation in Education and Research. Deutschen Woche St . Petersburg 28. April 2014 Dr. Antonia Gohr, Jacobs University Bremen . Introduction to Jacobs University. facts. private, independent university, registered as a non-profit organization

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Successful Industry Cooperation in Education and Research

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  1. SuccessfulIndustryCooperation in Education and Research Deutschen Woche St. Petersburg 28. April 2014 Dr. Antonia Gohr, Jacobs University Bremen

  2. Introductionto Jacobs University facts • private, independent university, registered as a non-profit organization • fully accredited by the state • 21 Bachelor programs, 27 graduate programs (Master/ PhD), 1 Executive MBA program • primary language of instruction and campus communication is English • performance-oriented admission procedure • 1.357 students from 112 nations • 130 professors, 268 research and instructional personnel • professor-student ratio 1 : 10 (figures from fall 2013)

  3. Studying at Jacobs University • FoundationYear program (Certificate) • Bachelor programs (BSc, BA) • Master programs (MSc, MA) • Doctoralprograms (PhD)

  4. Internationality and Diversity • 1.350 studentsfrommorethan 100 nationsarelivingandstudyingon onecampus

  5. Jacobs University Education:Attractive for Industry and CompaniesCombining “Bildung & Ausbildung”

  6. Transdisciplinarity: Interface of Academia and Industry

  7. Bildung & Ausbildung • Interdisciplinary approach connecting Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics and Management • Programs addressing issues of global importance • Creation of Interfaces: • Industry and company representatives are members of the programs’ Advisory Boards • Company representatives as guest lectures • Internships at international companies and institutions are integral part • Integration of students into research and cooperation with industry, e.g. in form case studies and on-site visits • Business simulation (Unternehmensplanspiel) as part of the curriculum • Optional Joint Thesis Supervision: Jacobs faculty and Internship supervisor from industry

  8. Language Program • Jacobs University offers language courses in German, French and Spanish on all proficiency levels. Chinese (Mandarin) language and culture courses cover beginner and intermediate levels. • The courses are conducted by our partner institutes: • The series “Exploring German Culture & Society” organizes readings, excursions, movie nights and other activities to foster German language learning outside the classroom.

  9. International Logistics: Successfully bridging industry and education

  10. Case Example: International Logistics

  11. International Logistics: Management and Engineering • Logistics Advisory Board with 10 representatives of Bremen logistics companies and institutions; Chairman: Herr Körner, CFO of Röhlig • 6 month internship built into the curriculum • Upon graduation students becomeBremen LogisticsAmbassadors • ca. 50 % of graduates go to graduate schools • ca. 50 % enter labor market (Airbus, NGOs, Mercedes Benz, DB Schenker, BMW, Barry Callebourt, Kühne & Nagel, Ipsen Logistics, InBev, DHL, Voith, etc.)

  12. Jacobs University Research:Cooperation with Industry

  13. Industry Cooperation in Academic Consulting and Research (Selection) • “Green” Energy-Management for European Harbors (Green Efforts project financed by the European Commission) • Various consulting services

  14. Internshipsand Career Opportunities (Examples)

  15. Dr. Antonia Gohr • Jacobs University, April 2014

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